How do I deal with dog chewing?

elsien

Mummyboo wrote: »

I tried sprinkling paprika everywhere as that was recommended to me but she seemed to love it!!!!

I can't offer any useful advice, but I just wanted to say that your post really made me smile, mainly because I'm sitting here watching mutt having a great time slurping the bitter tasting spray that's meant to be stopping her chewing her leg down to a stump.
Don't you just love 'em.

ladysparklexx

My chew monster is currently asleep, I have a 13 month old black lab who chews when he is cross. If I got upstairs he will steal the phone, remote controll etc always my stuff. He still has to use a crate when I am out as we have an open plan house. Im sure his isnt boredom as he has his kongs etc, lso he is exercised enough I just think he gets cross.

I have tried everything he loves cajun spice and chilli powder which I discovered after he kept trying to raid the bin so I thought I would put him off.

I am hoping he will out grow it, he is asleep now on the sofa with his head on my lap, bless him.

Mummyboo

Raksha wrote: »

Does she only chew when she's alone?

I have caught her doing it when I have been in told her off and she stopped immediately.

I have another dog so didn't think she would get anxious when left as my other dog is older and seems to mother her :rolleyes:

Mummyboo

sarabe wrote: »

Does your dog get enough exercise and mental stimulation?

I could improve in this area now the darker nights are drawing in I am getting a little lazy :rotfl:


The things that you are giving her to chew - her toys - probably don't hold any value to her because I bet you leave them for her to have whenever she wants. (this is true didn't really think of that????)

The bone might be attractive to her if she was hungry. I usually feed them at tea time and very rarely go out at night so not sure about this

supermezzo

Vics vapour rub (or supermarket equivalent) is a cheaper alternative to the anti-chew spray and I've yet to find one that likes it.

Raksha

The problem is that is a dog is doing something you don't like (chewing or barking etc) and you use an 'aversive' (something the dog doesn't like) to stop it, it will find other outlets for it's energy/stress which you may like even less.

Why not try to find out *why* the dog is doing what it does, and find a more acceptable outlet - such as stuffed Kongs, bones etc. If these aren't attractive to the dog when it's alone, may be it's stressed at being left alone........ Shar Pei are notoriously independant dogs, and not all take well to another dog at home.....

supersaver66

I've had my dog for nearly 2 years now and she has always been a chewer. Like you she ignores bones, chewy treat anything but things she shouldnt.

We have numerous holes in all the fencing in the garden and she has dug huge holes all over the lawn. We cannot now leave her in the garden, even though we used to have her on a long lead she ate 2 collars to get out! The worst thing was last nite she broke through another fence panell and tore open everyones bin bags and was howling up and down the street! She has to sleep in a crate as she has eaten my skirting boards before and door frames etc.

This morning I let her out with a chew for 5 minutes while I was getting ready to take her out and next door neighbour knocks on the door to tell me the dog has escaped and eating her way through trash up and down the street!

Well all I am trying to say is sometimes there is nothing you can do, she has got worse and not better since we got her. She is exercised and fed well & to be honest have almost given up.

I really wish you luck and there are many things you can try but I just wanted to say that sometimes there is nothing you can do.

good luck

Mummyboo

Raksha wrote: »

Shar Pei are notoriously independant dogs, and not all take well to another dog at home.....

Don't think this is the case my other dog was here first shes alot older and they adore each other!

mazza111

Used to have a dog like this, turned out it was severe separation problems. He missed me too much when I had to go out, or to go to bed. Best behaved dog in the world when I was with him. As soon as I went to bed or out the door, he turned into a destructive monster. The list varied from remote controls, cushions, mobile phones. His favourites were little trainer socks that he used to steal from the laundry basket and swallow whole Wasn't a pleasant experience getting them out the other end I can tell u

bugbabe1970

Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone could give me some advice please!

I have 2 dogs. One jack Russell aged 2 who is an angel, bit crazy but really well behaved.

I also have a 10 month old patterdale terrier. She is loving and sweet and fab with the kids BUT she is a chewing monster!! She chews everything from blankets, cushions, pencils sideboards, her bed, coal!! I really dont know what to do!

She gets loads of attention and love. They are both walked nearly everyday for a good forty minutes and the longest they are ever left for is about 3 hours but it doesn't seem to make any difference.

I was on the phone to my friend earlier and she went in the other room and ripped one of my cushions apart!

Is she teething? Bored? or just naughty?

I lost my patience earlier and realt shouted at her and gave her a smack which i have never done before and feel really bad about but im really at my wits end!

Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you